Gardening

How to Save Seeds from Your Garden So You Never Have to Buy Them Again

At the end of every growing season, most gardeners let their spent plants go to the compost — and …

Composting and Soil Health: The Foundation Every Good Garden Is Built On

Every experienced gardener will eventually tell you the same thing: you don’t grow plants, you …

Summer Garden Care: How to Water, Beat Pests, and Harvest at the Right Time

Summer is the payoff season for a vegetable garden — and also the one where the most gardens quietly …

Your Garden Doesn't Check the Weather — But Your App Should

You spent three weekends building raised beds. You started seeds indoors in March. You transplanted …

Crop Rotation for Small Gardens: Why Planting Tomatoes in the Same Bed Every Year Is Costing You

You grew tomatoes in the back-left bed last year. They did great. So this year you planted tomatoes …

Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners: How to Plan Your First Bed and Actually Harvest Something

Every year, millions of people decide they’re going to start a garden. They buy seeds, watch a …

Guild Gardening for Beginners: How Companion Plant Groups Outperform Solo Planting

Most backyard gardeners plant in rows. Tomatoes in one row, peppers in another, basil somewhere off …

Gardening Made Easy: Your Guide to Seasonal Tasks and Planning

Gardening is one of the joys of homeownership. There’s nothing like stepping into your backyard and …